The Optimist Creed

Promise Yourself- 

To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.

To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.

To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.                                                                                                                                                                  
 Mission/Vision Statement
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids. As far as the eye can see and as much as the mind can imagine, To help every child achieve success in a changing world .

WHAT ARE THE PURPOSES OF THE OPTIMIST CLUB?

          To develop Optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed

To promote an active interest in good government & civic affairs.

To inspire respect for the law.

To promote patriotism & work for international accord & friendship among all people.

To aid & encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one's self in  service To others will advance the well-being of humankind, community and the world.

 

Youth Code

I Promise to:

Honor my parents and those to whom wisdom has come through experience,

Respect the beliefs of others,

Prize friendship and keep its sacred trust,

Seek intellectual growth, physical development and avoid abuse of mind and body,

Be diligent and give each task the priority it merits,

Strive to be courteous at all times and truthful with everyone I meet,

Practice thrift and put material  matters in proper perspective,

Respect all living things and help maintain the balance of life,

Work to preserve our form of government and the freedoms it guarantees.

I will value independence of mind and develop self-reliance, setting high goals in life and

dedicating myself to the service of others.